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The conferences on Problems of Contemporary Photography offer an in-depth analysis of the current challenges in the photographic medium, addressing topics such as ethics, technology, and emerging trends. Through debates with experts, case studies, and innovative presentations, we explore the evolution of photography, its conflicts, and its responses to contemporary issues. Understand and confront the complexities of photographic art in the 21st century.
Are We Really Going Against The Apparatus?
Niklas Washausen, Irina Chernikova, Marc Lenot and Stig Marlon Weston
In this conference, four artists and researchers debate whether we are truly "playing against the apparatus" as proposed by Vilém Flusser in Towards a Philosophy of Photography.
Duration:
1:15 Hours
Is Experimental Photography a New Apparatus?
Marc Lenot, Célica Veliz, Justin Quinnell, Stig Marlon Weston and Patrice Baunov
Marc Lenot, drawing on Vilém Flusser’s reflections, leads a discussion with artists about the limits and possibilities of photography, questioning our creative freedom and the tendency to replicate what already exists.
Duration:
1:15 Hours
Estrategias de Análisis para la Valoración de la Fotografía Contemporánea
Lidia E. Diaz Gil
This conference addresses methods for evaluating contemporary photography, exploring experimental trends, cultural diversity, and challenging traditional conventions.
Duration:
1:30 Hours
La Dinamización de las Imágenes a través de Prácticas Archivísticas
Carla Helmbrecht
This conference explores the use of visual archives to record and energize images, featuring the presentation of Carla Helmbrecht's photographic project L’afluent.
Duration:
40 Minutes
El Abrazo que Atraviesa: Fotografía y Poesía
Misael Sámano-Vargas, Llorenç Raich and Lorena B. Grabinski
This lecture explores the poetics of photography, with Llorenç Raich discussing the theory, Misael Sámano Vargas presenting practical examples, and Lorena B. Grabinski offering an applied perspective.
Duration:
1:30 Hours
Future is the Question!
Cali M. Banks, Justin Quinnell, Kevin Hoth and Barbara Boissevain
The discussion, conducted in English during Experimental 2022, explores the future of photography, including sustainable techniques, the environmental impact of digital storage, virtual reality art, and the role of activism and emerging technologies.
Duration:
1:15 Hours
El Futuro es la Pregunta!
Celica Veliz, Gonchi Rostan and Belén Vilanova
This conference, conducted in Spanish during Experimental 2022, highlights the importance of the creative process in photography, valuing experience and the present over technical perfection.
Duration:
1 Hour
El Futur és la Pregunta!
Joan Teixidor, Carles Mitjà and Lluís Estopiñan Canals
In this roundtable discussion, conducted in Catalan during Experimental 2022, trends, technology, and innovation in experimental photography are explored.
Duration:
1:30 Hours
Morgen ist die Frage!
Lena Storjohann, Patrice Baunov and Jana Dillo
The discussion, conducted in German during Experimental 2022, on the future of photography addresses sustainability, the hybridization of techniques, and the importance of collaboration over competition.
Duration:
1:20 Hours
L'avenir est la Question!
Daniele Cendre and Stéphanie Probst
In this conference various artists discuss experimental photography and its future in the visual arts in this lecture, conducted in French during Experimental 2022.
Duration:
1:20 Hours
Designed for:
Anyone interested in learning or deepening their knowledge of a specific technique or challenges in experimental photography; from beginners seeking to acquire basic skills to more experienced photographers who wish to explore new techniques, refine their existing practice or stay updated on the debates and practices within the realm of experimental photography
Admission Requirements: No previous knowledge required.
Goals:
• Workshops: Provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to master a specific experimental photography technique. Encourage experimentation, creativity and artistic expression, providing tools to develop your own style in experimental photography.
• Conferences: provide participants with a deeper and richer understanding of the conceptual aspects of experimental photography. Stimulate reflection and debate, offering an educational experience that inspires and enriches your understanding of experimental photography as a form of artistic expression.
Price: 20 euros.
Modality: Online - Pre-recorded.
What’s included:
• Unlimited access to all live and pre-recorded class content (workshops, lectures and additional downloadable materials) for life.
• Be a member of the Ágora Community: participate for free in our monthly Online Meetings (October 23, November 20, January 29, February 26, March 19, April 30 and May 21) and show your work on our social networks.
• Access the exclusive Ágora Community group on WhatsApp with exclusive discounts, direct access to teachers and the Ágora team, monthly information, special content.
Required Materials:
Each workshop details the necessary materials. With this link, you can see where to buy the materials in many cities around the world.
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